iPhone Fold could be the real reason for this surprising iOS 19 rumor

Apple is reportedly preparing to give the iPhone a “Stage Manager-like interface” when connected to an external display via USB-C. But this niche iOS 19 addition is likely just setting the groundwork for a bigger update next year: true multitasking on the iPhone Fold. iPhone Fold needs multitasking, and iOS 19 lays the groundwork Next year, Apple plans to launch its first ever foldable iPhone. iPhone Fold, as I’ve been calling it, will boast a 7.8-inch inner display. That display is expected to carry an aspect ratio very similar to the iPad mini. iPad mini, by the way, used to have a 7.9-inch screen until it got bumped to 8.3 inches a few years back. Essentially, the iPhone Fold will function like an iPhone when folded, and resemble an iPad mini when unfolded. And iOS needs to adapt accordingly. Fortunately, it sounds like Apple isn’t wasting any time building multitasking support into the iPhone. iOS 19’s rumored Stage Manager-style functionality surely won’t stay exclusive t ... Read full article.